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S 3089

An Act designating the Hyannis Transportation Center in the town of Hyannis as the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Julian Cyr and 1 co-sponsor

The Hyannis Transportation Center is designated the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center, with CCRTA responsible for installing and maintaining the signage.

Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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Bill Summary · S 3089

Overview

This bill seeks to designate the Hyannis Transportation Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, as the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center. The designation honors Thomas S. Cahir, a former state representative and former administrator of the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA). The designation would be reflected on signage at the transit center, with maintenance obligations placed on the CCRTA.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a formal honorific designation for the Hyannis Transportation Center to recognize Thomas S. Cahir for his service as a state representative and as CCRTA administrator.
  • Ensure consistent, standards-compliant signage at the transportation center reflecting the new name.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The Hyannis Transportation Center shall be designated and known as the “Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center.”
  • Signage: The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) must erect and maintain suitable signage bearing the designated name, in compliance with CCRTA standards.
  • Emergency nature: The act declares itself an emergency measure to allow immediate designation and implementation.

Affected Entities

  • Primary: Hyannis Transportation Center (Hyannis) and its users.
  • CCRTA: Responsible for installing and maintaining signage consistent with authority standards.
  • The designation serves as a commemorative naming—there are no new operational duties or funding changes specified beyond signage.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative History:
    • Referred to the committee on Rules (two branches) and then to the committee on Transportation.
    • Rules suspended (November 24, 2025) and actions advancing through the legislative process.
    • House concurrence occurred on May 14, 2026.
  • Status: The bill has progressed through committees and received House concurrence; a hearing was scheduled (as of May 2026) for late May.
  • Effective Date: The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating an immediate effective date upon enactment to preserve public convenience.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic/recognition impact: Honoring Thomas S. Cahir’s contributions to Cape Cod transportation governance and state representation.
  • Practical impact: Public-facing designation change at the Hyannis Transportation Center; CCRTA signage would need to be updated and maintained accordingly.
  • No direct changes to funding, service levels, or operational policies are described in the text of the act beyond signage requirements.

Summary

S. 3089 designates the Hyannis Transportation Center as the “Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center,” in honor of Thomas S. Cahir. The CCRTA is tasked with installing and maintaining appropriate signage reflecting this designation. The bill is presented as an emergency measure for immediate effect and has advanced through the legislative process with necessary endorsements and concurrence.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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